Introduction
With the launch of Wrath of the Lich King, the world of Azeroth is growing yet again. This time, the people at blizzard have added in an amazing new continent that features the ice-ridden land of Northrend. They have also added the Death Knight starting area. Below you will find links to descriptions, walkthroughs, and listings of everything you need to know about the new zones in WotLK.
Borean Tundra (Level 68 – 72)
The Borean Tundra (pronounced BOHR-ian, not boh-REHH-an) is located in the far western edge of Northrend, and is the home of the Tuskarr.Drakkari trolls, blue dragons, the Undead Scourge, and naga also inhabit the zone. Important landmarks of the region include the Tuskarr capital ofKaskala and the Riplash Ruins. Coldarra is an island just off the coast. Kaskala is currently under siege and the tuskarr have moved to Unu’pe.
Borean Tundra Guides
Howling Fjord (Level 68 – 72)
The Howling Fjord is located in southeastern Northrend. It forms Daggercap Bay, where the forces of Arthas originally landed on the continent. Stranded by Arthas, the 5,000-strong expedition set up the outpost of Valgarde. Valgarde has since become the center of Alliance activity on Northrend. Indigenous life forms include frost wolves, Drakkari ice trolls, nerubians, murlocs of the White Shark Tribe, Wendigos, the Vrykul, and Iron Dwarves.
Howling Fjord Guides
DragonBlight (Level 71 – 74)
The Great Dragonblight is a graveyard of Dragons, located in Northrend. The entrance to the Nerubian kingdom of Azjol-Nerub can be found in the west, while the mysterious Wyrmrest Temple resides in the south. The Magnataur village of Bloodmar lies here also, as well as the ruined Taunkacapital of Icemist Village, and the nerubian conclave of Sundered Monolith.
DragonBlight Guides
Grizzly Hills (Level 73 – 75)
The Grizzly Hills, located in south-eastern Northrend, is the home ground of the Grizzlemaw furbolgs. The dwarven settlement of Thor Modan can be found in the north, as well as the Scourge fortress of Drak’Tharon Keep. Over 20,000 furbolgs live in the Grizzly Hills, most in the large settlement ofGrizzlemaw.
Grizzly Hills Guides
Crystalsong Forest (Level 74 – 76)
The Crystalsong Forest, found in Northrend, is like a forest crafted from crystal, although crystals are not trees. The crystals are as tall as trees and appear to sprout from the ground. However, the ground is crystal as well. It appears to be like a winter scene, snow and ice blanketing the ground, the rocks, the trees. However the snow and ice is crystal that glows from within.
Crystalsong Forest Guides
Zul’Drak (Level 74 – 77)
Zul’Drak is an area located in eastern Northrend. It is home to the Drakkari Ice Trolls and their Frost King Malakk. Their capital is the city of Gundrak. Zul’Drak belongs to the Drakkari, who roam in hunting parties searching for prey. Old troll ruins are strewn across the countryside and the Scourgehovers just beyond the western border, waiting for a chance to strike. Climate-wise, Zul’Drak is the least pleasant of the eastern regions. It’s colder than the Grizzly Hills or the Howling Fjord, less majestic than the Storm Peaks, and more crowded than any of them – with most of the crowd being Drakkari.
Zul’Drak Guides
Sholazar Basin (Level 75 – 78)
Sholazar Basin (pronounced SHOL-uh-zarh) is a tropical jungle basin in the midst of Northrend. It is found between the Borean Tundra and Icecrown Glacier. How such a place could exist in the frozen wastes of Northrend is unknown.
Sholazar Basin Guides
The Storm Peaks (Level 76 – 80)
The Storm Peaks are a mountain range in the northeast of Northrend. It is where a mysterious race of Storm Giants live. The third Titan city of Ulduaris also located here. The winds that rip through the mountains are extremely violent and dangerous.
The Storm Peaks Guides
IceCrown (Level 77 – 80)
The name of Icecrown became infamous when Kil’jaeden hurled the Lich King back into the mortal world. Ner’zhul’s prison slammed into the glacier and created the Frozen Throne. The impact was seen as far away as the Grizzly Hills. Here the Lich King remained until freed by Arthas, and the two beings merged into Arthas’ body. From the Icecrown Citadel, he commands the Scourge.
IceCrown Guides
Wintergrasp (Level 77 – 80)
Wintergrasp is a large region located between Sholazar Basin, the Borean Tundra, the Dragonblight, and Icecrown Glacier. It was the site of the once larger Lake Wintergrasp, however, the lake has shrunk since then.
Wintergrasp Guides
